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title: Kentuck Festival of the Arts 2026 (55th Annual)
description: Annual juried arts festival in Tuscaloosa, AL in its 55th year. Attracts ~15,000 visitors from across the US.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Kentuck Art Center
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/kentuck-art-center
deadline: "2026-06-01"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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---

# Kentuck Festival of the Arts 2026 (55th Annual)

**Hosted by:** Kentuck Art Center

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is a juried show in its 55th year that attracts ~15,000 visitors from across the United States. The Festival features educational demonstrations, interactive arts areas, kid's arts activities, music, storytelling, craft beer, & food trucks.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National

### Additional Requirements

4 images required (a booth shot is required). Up to 3 applications can be submitted per artist. Application fee: $35 early bird (until 5/15/2026), $35 standard, $50 late fee (after 5/16/2026).

## Compensation & Benefits

Early Bird Jury Fee: $35.00 until 5/15/2026; standard Jury Fee: $35.00; Late Jury Fee: $50.00 after 5/16/2026.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14362